The robbery took place in the Carrs park on Saturday at around 6.45pm.

A gang of four males were all dressed in black and wore balaclavas or snoods to cover their faces.

They threatened the victim with violence until he have up his mobile phone.

The main offender is believed to be 16 years old, 5'10" and slim. He wore a puffer jacket and spoke with a local accent.

DC Andy Street, from Macclesfield CID, said: "We are calling for witnesses in relation to a robbery whereby a young male was threatened with violence in the Carrs Park on Saturday, September 20, at around 18:45 hours. Due to these threats the young male handed over his mobile phone against his will."